Jazz in the park on Sundays in the summer, the multiple playgrounds, tennis court, pool, obstacle course, running paths, the statues, and finally, a great place to enjoy the beauty of all 4 seasons.

2. LocationHP is close and accessible to busy neighborhoods and downtown with multiple bus lines and easy walkability, but remains a quiet, peaceful neighborhood- an urban environment with lots of breathing space.

4. Tazza D'oroYes, the coffee and tea at Tazza D'oro are delicious, but we especially love the neighborhood coffee shop's holiday evergreen swag with twinkly lights and foggy windows in the winter, inviting us in from the blustery cold.

5. The ZooNot only is it fantastic having the Pittsburgh Zoo in our back yards, but lucky residents and park visitors even get the occasional treat of hearing a lion roar or a sea lion bark.

6. Lots to Look AtHP is home to many different types of architecture, making walks through the neighborhood visually stunning, including craftsman, Tudor, and Victorian. Also, can you find the secret STOP (in the name of love) sign?

7. DiversityHP is one of the most racially, culturally, and socio-economically diverse neighborhoods in the city, adding to its value as a great place to make friends and raise a family

8. Great NeighborsFor example, in the summer, residents of Jackson st. host a Monday night BBQ for everyone on the street. also, many homes participate in the annual yard sale and street festival marking the true beginning of the Highland Park summer.

9. The Union Project A gorgeous old church re purposed as a cafe, meeting and event space. The Union Project hosts yoga, winter craft fairs, weddings and parties on any given day.

10. The Highland Park Kitchen Staples Food Co-Operative!The Highland Park Kitchen Staples Food Co-op, founded in 2010, brings a group of foodie friends together to exchange homemade, organic, food "staples" (think granola, pie crusts, slaws, dips, sauces, and desserts) each Sunday. The group has spawned other chapters, as well as great friendships. We meet a few times a year for seasonal potlucks. If any member is sick, or has a new baby, they can rely on their co-op friends to bring over a warm dish of soup, chili, or much appreciated sweets!

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This post was co-written by the Highland Park Kitchen Staples Food Co-Operative.